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SPIRITUAL GIFTS (SPIRITUAL GIFT
EVALUATION) (1Co
12:8-10, 28-30; Rom 12:6-8; Eph 4:11; 1Pe 4:10-11) Pastor (Name:________________________________________________date:___________) I. FINDING YOUR SPIRITUAL
GIFTS A. Understand that a
spiritual gift is a divine and supernatural enabling, given by the Holy
Spirit at the moment of salvation, to be exercised
in the building up of the body of Christ. It is not a talent. B. Ask God to help you understand which
spiritual gifts you possess. C. Study the Scriptures to gain a biblical
understanding of spiritual gifts. D. Be active in many ministries and services
for the Lord. E. Consider the encouragement and
confirmation of other believers. F. Continue to exercise and develop your
spiritual gifts. G. Understand that believers are expected to practice all biblical exhortations. II. EVALUATING SPIRITUAL
GIFTS A. Read the definitions and
descriptions of the spiritual gifts listed. B. Determine the spiritual gifts and
ministries that you have a propensity toward. C. Determine the spiritual gifts that you
believe exemplify you. D. Determine the spiritual gifts and
ministries in which you feel the most fulfilled. E. Determine the spiritual gifts and
ministries in which you seem to be the most effective. F. Realize that spiritual gifts are not
limited to the descriptions in this evaluation. G. Realize that spiritual gifts are exercised in various ways and various ministries. H. Fill in your name and check the spiritual
gift(s) that you believe you possess. III. SPIRITUAL GIFT EVALUATION A. THE GIFT OF FAITH (1Co 12:9) (check here:__________) 1. Definition a) As a Permanent Gift, faith could be
defined as a special ability to lay claim on the promises of God in regard to God’s provisions and purposes. It is distinct
from a believer’s saving faith. 2. Descriptions a) I am ready to try great things for God because I
trust in a great God. b) I see God’s promises as a biblical vision for God’s
people. c) I am often ready to believe that God will provide in
a situation when others feel it is impossible. d) People view me as
one who pursues the promises and purposes of God. e) When people are discouraged, I enjoy giving them a positive biblical vision. B. THE GIFT OF HELPS OR SERVING (1Co 12:28;
Rom 12:7) (check here:__________) 1. Definition a) McRae defines “helps” as the special
ability to serve faithfully behind the scenes, in practical ways, to assist
in the work of the Lord, encourage, and strengthen others spiritually. 2. Descriptions a) I am very concerned about getting tasks accomplished
to alleviate others. b) I feel a sense of satisfaction in seeing a job
through to completion. c) I am willing to work at a task regardless of how
simple or trivial it may seem. d) I readily notice and volunteer to help with tasks
that need to be done. e) I enjoy pitching in on service projects in the
church. C. THE GIFT OF ADMINISTRATION (1Co 12:28; Rom
12:8) (check here:__________) 1. Definition a) Administration or Leading is the God-given
capacity to organize and administer with such efficiency and spirituality
that not only is the project brought to a satisfactory conclusion but it is done harmoniously and with evident blessing. (McRae) 2. Descriptions a) I am concerned about implementing clear biblical
principles for the entire group. b) I am concerned about implementing the input of
others. c) If in a
group where there is no leader, I will assume
leadership. d) I am able to guide and motivate people to join in the
achievement of particular goals. e) People seem to respect me
and follow my lead. D. THE GIFT OF MERCY (Rom 12:8) (check here:__________) 1. Definition a) The gift of mercy is the spiritual ability
to see the needs of all kinds of sickness and afflictions and be internally and externally moved to compassionate
action. 2. Descriptions a) I like to spend time with those who are lonely and
hurting to cheer them up. b) I empathize with those who are embarrassed and
humiliated and seek to comfort them. c) I have a tender heart toward the needy and will often
do what I can to help those who are in distress. d) I enjoy visiting the sick and shut-ins. e) I tend to look out for those who are neglected and
alienated. E. THE GIFT OF GIVING (Rom 12:8) (check here:__________) 1. Definition a) A believer with the gift of giving has the
capacity to give of his substance to the work of the Lord or to the people of
God consistently, liberally, sacrificially, and with such wisdom and
cheerfulness that others are encouraged and blessed (McRae). 2. Descriptions a) I appreciate the opportunity to financially support
in a critical situation. b) I often give anonymously to those in need. c) I am known for putting resources together with the
needs of others. d) I cheerfully give well above a tithe to the work of
the Lord. e) I enjoy giving to those in serious financial need. F. THE GIFT OF EXHORTATION (Rom 12:8) (check here:__________) 1. Definition a) Differing from teaching in that it is an
appeal for action, exhortation is the practical aspect of a preaching [or
teaching] ministry. Some are given a special gift in
this work, enabling them to lead Christians into the active realization of
the will of God (Walvoord). [added comment] b) Exhorting involves encouraging,
comforting, and admonishing people...teaching may or may not involve
exhortation, and contra wise exhortation may or may not involve teaching
(Ryrie). 2. Descriptions a) I enjoy encouraging others to go on with the Lord
either through teaching or one on one. b) I make myself available to talk with others. c) I often challenge others to reach their potential in
Christ from the Scriptures. d) I enjoy encouraging those who are
discouraged and down-hearted. e) People often come to me
with their personal problems for encouragement. G. THE GIFT OF EVANGELISM (Eph 4:11) (check here:__________) 1. Definition a) The evangelist has the capacity to present
the gospel with exceptional clarity and an overwhelming burden (McRae). 2. Descriptions a) It is a joy for me to proclaim God's plan of salvation to unbelievers. b) I feel a burden to share the Gospel with people. c) It is a joy to share what Jesus means to me with unbelieving neighbors. d) I feel a deep concern for the unreached
people in my community. e) I have a burden for missions to foreign countries and
unreached peoples. H. THE GIFT OF TEACHING (Rom 12:7; 1Co 12:28;
Eph 4:11) (check here:__________) 1. Definition a) A person with the gift of teaching will
...have a keen interest in the personal study of the Word... [and will] have the capacity to communicate clearly the
truths and applications of the Word so others may learn and profit (McRae). 2. Descriptions a) I'm excited in helping people to discover important truths
in the Scriptures. b) I am able to make the Bible clear and relevant for
others. c) I feel compelled to communicate God's message from
the Word so people know what God expects of them. d) I can organize my thinking in such a way as to
systematically present a Bible lesson to others. e) Others comment on how much they have
enjoyed, learned, or grown under my teaching. I. THE GIFT OF PASTOR-TEACHER (Eph
4:11) (check here:__________) 1. Definition a) One with the gift of pastor-teacher has
the God-given ability to feed, lead, and give heed to the flock of God. One
may be a gifted teacher without being a pastor, but one may not be a pastor
without being a teacher. These are two aspects of one gift (McRae) 2. Descriptions a) It is rewarding to have the responsibility
of equipping, edifying, and warning believers in their spiritual life. b) It is
exciting to provide spiritual shepherding in the local church. c) It is a conviction to preach the Word of
God without compromise to God’s people. d) I like to assist people concerning their spiritual
problems with scriptural principles. e) I am concerned about the spiritual
troubles, cares and concerns of believers in the
local church. |
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